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A Beautiful Planet is a breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Made in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the film features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet — and the effects humanity has had on it over time — captured by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). From space, Earth blazes at night with the electric intensity of human expansion — a direct visualization of our changing world. But it is within our power to protect the planet. As we continue to explore and gain knowledge of our galaxy, we also develop a deeper connection to the place we all call home. Narrated by Academy Award®winner Jennifer Lawrence and from IMAX Entertainment and Toni Myers — the acclaimed filmmaker behind celebrated IMAX® documentaries Blue Planet, Hubble 3D, and Space Station 3D — A Beautiful Planet presents an awe-inspiring glimpse of Earth and a hopeful look into the future of humanity.

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Welcome back to Friday Feature, IMAX fans.
It’s an exciting time at the movies as Warner Bros.’
and DC Comics’ eagerly anticipated
Wonder Womanlaunches today in IMAX theatres worldwide.

Wonder Woman— which marks the first live-action
blockbuster released in IMAX to be directed by a woman, the
incredibly talented Patty Jenkins — stars an amazing roster of
supremely kick-ass women, led by Gal Gadot as the titular
superhero.

The release of
Wonder Woman— the first superhero studio tentpole to
feature a female protagonist at its center — really is a watershed
moment in Hollywood.

Here are some of our favorite, most inspiring wonder women (both
fictional and IRL) from past IMAX films:

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Toni Myers:Kicking off our list is none other than
the acclaimed filmmaker Toni Myers, who is a trailblazer not only
for IMAX, but within the film industry at large. Myers has had a
brilliant career that spans decades having directed some of the
most successful IMAX documentaries, including
Space Station 3D(2002),
Hubble(2010) and last year’s
A Beautiful Planet.

Myers commented on her career as a
documentarian saying, “The whole idea of making
A Beautiful Planetwas [based on] the hope that I could
inspire a new generation to appreciate their world through that
lens, and if this film can inspire [young people] to go out and
work toward a solution and work together and spread the word then
that will make me extremely happy.” Read the full Q & A
HERE.

—
Scarlett Johannson:One of the world’s most
recognizable movie stars, Scarlett Johannson has had an incredible
career in IMAX having been featured in eight IMAX releases,
including both
Captain Americaand
Avengersfilms,
Iron Man 2,
Lucy,
The Jungle Bookand
Ghost in the Shell. IMAX fans will see Johannson next year
in
Avengers: Infinity War.

—
Emma Watson:Though she’s only 27, Emma Watson
likewise has had an extensive career to date in IMAX starring in a
remarkable ten IMAX releases, including all eight
Harry Potterfilms (thanks largely to last year’s
Harry Pottermarathon in IMAX),
Noah(2014) and this year’s blockbuster hit
Beauty and the Beast.
Fun fact:Scenes from this year’s indie film
The Circle, starring Watson and Tom Hanks, were actually
filmed at IMAX headquarters in Playa Vista.

—
Jyn Erso (from Disney’s
Rogue One):Switching gears a bit, on the
fictional side, one of the most empowering female protagonists to
have graced an IMAX screen is Jyn Erso, played by Felicity Jones,
in
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. A reluctant hero, Erso, who
Jones imbues with grace and spunk, represents one of the most
pivotal players in the entire
Star Warssaga. Let’s face it,
Rey(an honorable mention here) wouldn’t have even
existed if not for the courage of Erso.

—
Katniss Everdeen (from
The Hunger Gamesfranchise):Another landmark
heroine from a massively popular movie series in IMAX, Katniss
Everdeen in
The Hunger Gamesfranchise, kick-started a whole new wave
of empowered female protagonists featured in teen fiction
adaptations (think the
Divergentseries). And for good reason. Katniss,
immortalized by the incomparable Jennifer Lawrence, represents the
kind of dogged heroine of impeachable character that every person
could admire.
Fun fact:Lawrence, who narrated
A Beautiful Planet, told
Peoplemagazine in 2014 that one of her post-
Hunger Gamesambitions was to do some voiceover work.

—
Imperator Furiosa (from
Mad Max: Fury Road):Lastly, what’s a list of some
of the most kick-ass modern women (fictional or otherwise) without
the revolutionary character, Imperator Furiosa? Played by Charlize
Theron with the sort of steely fury rarely seen on the bigscreen,
Furiosa is a heroine for the ages. So much so, one nearly forgets
the movie is called
Mad Max.

Attention, Earthlings! IMAX has partnered with AMC Theatres to
bring you Space Week!

Each morning, guests can enjoy the Space Education Experience
viewing two 40-minute IMAX documentaries for just $8 per
ticket.

For the remainder of the day, journey through the galaxy in one
of our IMAX Space Features. And for those movie lovers who really
want to make the most of their Space Week experience, the IMAX
Space Pass provides unlimited access to all of the space-filled
excitement throughout the week.